Computer Ergonomics

Prolonged sitting at a computer keyboard can cause headaches, neck pain, back pain, and joint pain, especially if your workspace isn't correctly fitted for you. At Anew Chiropractic in Joliet, we not only help ease your pain, but we also advise you on making your workplace safer to prevent the issues from returning.

Headaches and Neck Pain

One of the leading causes of headaches and neck pain is poor posture. Any activity that places a person's head in a position that is forward to their body will lessen or reverse their standard neck curve. Working at a computer is one activity that leads to poor neck posture. One way to improve neck posture at the computer is to look straight ahead and position the monitor so that the middle of the monitor is just above eye level.

Back Pain

Choosing a chair that supports your spinal curves and sitting with feet firmly on the floor or a footrest can help alleviate back pain. Sit-to-stand desks can also help prevent many issues associated with sitting too long. Take frequent breaks every 15 to 20 minutes if possible, to stretch and move your back also help.

Hand and Wrist Pain

Gripping the mouse too tightly can cause pain in the hands and wrist. Repetitive movements can cause carpal tunnel syndrome. Keyboard shortcuts and macros can reduce mouse use and keystrokes. The best posture to protect hands and arms is wrists straight, upper arms close to the body and hands at or slightly below the level of your elbows.

Call Your Joliet Chiropractor

We also help you relieve discomfort and avoid further pain by adjusting your computer ergonomics -- whether you work in an office or work from home. We also can help you keep your immune system on track with Immuplex. Contact Anew Medical and Rehabilitation in Joliet at 815-483-2071 to make an appointment today.